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M667 DLY

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,505 mi
Last recorded45,505 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM667 DLY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all lights masked off

rear brake long travel /soft

surface rust on frame

Fail 27 Feb 2020 45,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all lights masked off

rear brake long travel /soft

surface rust on frame

Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,254 miles

general corrosion around frame and suspension

Fail 17 Jun 2015 45,254 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

drive chain corroded and dry

general corrosion around frame and suspension

Pass 26 May 2014 43,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear tyre low pressure

Pass 13 May 2013 42,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

registration plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 11 May 2013 42,322 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

registration plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 25 May 2012 41,577 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

reg' plate deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2012 41,577 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 41,577 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorating but not likely to be missread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,324 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front and rear drive sprockets worn slightly

surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2011 40,324 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,090 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,480 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,566 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 29,566 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 29,161 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,161 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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M667 DLY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 25,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M667 DLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M667 DLY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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